Pub in London SE1
Old King's Head
King's Head Yard, 45-49 Borough High Street, London, SE1 1NAClosest station: London Bridge, about 2 min walk4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,359 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Old King's Head
Conventional local pub with bar menu and upstairs room, frequently shows sport on large screen TVs.
Down a narrow, cobbled road off Borough High Street lies this traditional pub. The stained glass windows hint at a bygone era and the large murals adorning the walls tell the story of a pub and an area that has a rich history. The layout inside is simple: an L-shaped bar in a large bare-boarded floor space, with 4 handpumps, serving the eclectic mix of tourists, office workers and marketgoers.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Real Ale
- Function Room: 70 people (40 if seated). Free hire. Has TV and Darts.
- Disabled Access: Has standard width toilet doors
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Newspapers
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7407 1550
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.3out of 5 on Google, from 1,359 ratings
3 out of 5Bradon Google, October 2024
This is an old-school traditional pub down just across from Borough Markets. There is a small indoor seating area so be ready to stand or have your drinks outside if busy. Nice environs, a fun place to grab a drink in the area. Stopped here for a quick lunch recently, drinks were just fine. Didn't care much for the fish and chips however. Fish was quite tired, dry and chewy, not a very nice fillet. Served with French fries instead of proper chips as well. On the whole, not a great fish and chips order. Would give it a pass next time and just enjoy a pint or two at what is otherwise a quaint…
5 out of 5Bumble Beeon Google, September 2024
We were visiting the shard and saw this place recommended online. I loved the old pub atmosphere and the food was good. Service was on point with the waitress being super friendly and helpful.
5 out of 5andy gibbson Google, August 2024
Great little pub tucked away in Kings head yard. Great happy hour prices £5 a pint. Always use this place when visiting SE London for the football. Great staff and good atmosphere
5 out of 5Sean Caseyon Google, July 2024
Not sure I should be posting this as the kings head is a fantastic gem of a pub just off borough high street. Well known by sports fans and locals but never as busy as the obvious haunts on the high street. Staff always very friendly, helpful, and most importantly observant; quick to spot a punter in need amongst a crowd 😀. Excellent selection of beers too and cool architecture. Watched the 2003 RWC final here too. Can't praise this boozer enough
5 out of 5Michael Saccoon Google, January 2024
Great little pub next near London Bridge. The manager and his staff were so lovely they put the Australian Open on for us to watch Sinner vs. Medvedev. They were very accommodating, food was reasonably priced and the service was great. Highly recommend
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.